{"id":887368,"date":"2026-01-23T21:28:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T03:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/23\/its-all-fuing-fraudulent-ex-champion-accuses-ufc-of-being-fake-in-unfiltered-rant\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T21:28:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T03:28:21","slug":"its-all-fuing-fraudulent-ex-champion-accuses-ufc-of-being-fake-in-unfiltered-rant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/23\/its-all-fuing-fraudulent-ex-champion-accuses-ufc-of-being-fake-in-unfiltered-rant\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cIt\u2019s All Fu**ing Fraudulent\u201d: Ex-Champion Accuses UFC of Being Fake in Unfiltered Rant"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In the internet era, fight promotion revolves around digital content. Like every major organization, Dana White & Co. aggressively uses online videos, interviews, and social media to hype up the fights. However, the UFC\u2019s most unfiltered fighter, Sean Strickland, has never hidden his frustration with the process and has repeatedly said he hates filming promotional content for the organization.<\/p>\n

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Despite ongoing tension, the UFC and Strickland have kept working together for years. The former middleweight champion now gears up to return to the Octagon in February at UFC Houston against Anthony Hernandez. Even before fight night, Sean Strickland has made evident his anger with the UFC once again. And this time it\u2019s over their promotional content. In his latest social media rant, he called out the UFC\u2019s scripted approach to selling fights and made it clear he wants to stay completely unedited.<\/p>\n

Sean Strickland demands uncut content in UFC promotions<\/h2>\n

\u201cYou see, guys, I\u2019m on my way to film with the UFC guys, and I hate filming with the UFC, Sean Strickland said in his latest Instagram story. \u201cBecause it\u2019s all f\u2013king fraudulent, right? It\u2019s like, me unedited\u2014they won\u2019t play any of that sh-t.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2018Tarzan\u2019 grabs headlines more for his outspoken remarks than for his fights. He sparks debate across social media with controversial comments about women in MMA<\/strong><\/a> and statements that many have called racist or homophobic. While fans praise his blunt, unapologetic style, he still follows strict scripts when filming UFC content.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSo at the end of the day, it\u2019s like, alright, UFC, tell me what you want me to say,\u201d Strickland added. \u201cI know you need content for YouTube or reruns, so just tell me what you want me to say. I\u2019ll f\u2013king say it, and then I can get on with my day.\u201d<\/p>\n

The UFC and fans have often criticized Strickland for his words and actions, as the promotion enforces strict standards of public conduct. Despite this, he has built a strong working relationship with UFC content creator Nina Marie Daniele. Even though \u2018Tarzan\u2019 is known for his no-nonsense personality and Nina has a past as a model, they have developed a close<\/strong>,<\/a> brother-sister\u2013style bond.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHate to break it to you guys, but Sean Strickland is not the same person in real life as he is on the internet. I get asked this question daily, LOL. @SStricklandMMA is probably one of the nicest, most supportive, and caring friends I have, LMAO,\u201d Nina Marie Daniele said.<\/p>\n

They spend time together beyond content shoots, and Nina actively supports him during both professional sessions and personal moments. For Nina Marie, Strickland is always her \u201cbest friend.\u201d<\/p>\n

Strickland and Nina Marie Daniele\u2019s relationship stays unfiltered<\/h2>\n

When Sean Strickland and Nina Marie Daniele first met for an internet shoot, many people thought they didn\u2019t match. At the time, the former champ made some derogatory remarks about Nina, judging her for her past. But since then, their friendship has grown into one of the most unexpected bonds in MMA.<\/p>\n

Over time, Nina became part of Strickland\u2019s inner circle<\/strong><\/a>, attending his wedding last year, joining him in shooting camps and firearms training in the desert, and creating content together.<\/p>\n

On top of that, Sean Strickland has always supported her and even defended her against critics. For Strickland, Nina has become a key support, helping him navigate the \u201csocial world,\u201d as he explained in a video on social media. Later, Nina reposted the video, showing her true feelings for him.<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes you meet a motherf***er and realize they were your brother in another life. Some of y\u2019all don\u2019t understand our friendship, and I really don\u2019t care. I\u2019ll always be in your corner, homies for life, to the death, you freaking lunatic,\u201d Nina Daniele said in 2024, explaining her relationship with Strickland.<\/p>\n

In UFC promotions, Nina Marie Daniele seems to be the only one who truly gets Sean Strickland. What do you think about their surprising friendship? Drop your opinion below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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